When it comes to Brexit, family matters are important to employers and HR managers. That’s the key finding from a survey on Brexit immigration policy issues facing employers in the UK. The Permits Foundation Brexit Survey looked at the impact of Brexit on EU citizen employees, with a focus on family members during the transition […]

The European Court of Justice recently ruled that the term  ‘spouse’ within the meaning of the provisions of EU law on freedom of residence for EU citizens and their family members, includes spouses of the same sex. “Although the Member States have the freedom whether or not to authorise marriage between persons of the same […]

Ireland is currently revising its international economic migration policy. Permits Foundation responded to the Public Consultation for Economic Migration Policies, in particular, the aspects related to the Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit.

Permits Foundation has responded to South Africa’s White Paper on International Migration, which was published by the Minister of Home Affairs, MKN Gigaba. In general, we welcome the White Paper, which acknowledges the advantages of migration to development in South Africa. In particular, we applaud its recognition of the need for a new fast-track, long-term […]

With Brexit negotiations ongoing, these coming months are a crucial time for companies and organisations to inform migration policy development in the UK Permits Foundation is inviting companies, universities, research institutes and other organisations to participate in our Brexit survey. This will help us to provide an up-to-date view of how employers feel about issues relating […]